Hollywood, United States
Martin Scorsese, one of the most celebrated and enigmatic directors in the filmmaking world, is turning the lens inward in the trailer for “Mr. Scorsese,” a five-part docuseries set to premiere on Apple TV+.
The teaser opens with the filmmaker grappling with the profound moral and creative struggles that have defined his cinematic career. In a reflective voiceover, Scorsese asks: “Who are we? Are we intrinsically good or evil? This is the struggle. And I struggle with it all the time.”
He continues, setting the stage for an examination of his artistic evolution: “Where are we going? What stories do we want to tell? I knew I could express myself with pictures, but I had to find my own way.”
The series promises an “intimate and richly layered examination of one of cinema’s most influential figures.” It features an unparalleled lineup of collaborators who have worked closely with the legendary director over his decades-long career. These contributors include actors Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jodie Foster, Sharon Stone, and Margot Robbie, alongside directors Steven Spielberg and Paul Schrader, and his longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker.
Directed and executive produced by Rebecca Miller and Damon Cardasis, the docuseries will utilize “never-before-seen footage” and extensive interviews to peel back the layers on the man behind cinematic masterpieces like Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.
“Mr. Scorsese” is scheduled for release on October 17 on Apple TV+, offering audiences a rare, personal look into the mind of an artist preoccupied with themes of sin, salvation, and the American experience.
